Samsung Galaxy F36 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Samsung Galaxy F36 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy F36 leads — 51/100 vs 50/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy F36 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy F36 is faster in AnTuTu (767,711 vs 750,481); the Samsung Galaxy F36 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 197g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy F36
Vivo iQOO Z7
What makes Samsung Galaxy F36 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 767711 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1008 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2710 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (53/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 197g
- Better camera (40/100 vs 34/100)
- Better portability (77/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy F36 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Samsung Galaxy F36 scores 1 points higher (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy F36 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy F36 is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy F36 is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy F36 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Exynos 1380 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 767711 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1008 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2710 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.7 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 197 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $245 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy F36
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy F36
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy F36
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy F36 and Vivo iQOO Z7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy F36 leads Vivo iQOO Z7 by 2.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy F36 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (53/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy F36 is a bit better (79/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy F36 is a bit better (44/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (77/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy F36 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy F36 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy F36 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy F36 has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy F36 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy F36 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is portability — better on the Vivo iQOO Z7 (77/100 vs 64/100).